- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuscumbia, AL
Deshler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deshler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010342001298
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deshler Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Tuscumbia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deshler Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL.
School address
District: Tuscumbia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010342001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Deshler Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010342001298 · Tuscumbia, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Deshler High School (488 students)
Deshler Middle School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Deshler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deshler High S
Deshler High School
488 students
- G W Trenholm P
G W Trenholm Primary School
413 students
- R E Thompson I
R E Thompson Intermediate School
360 students
- This school
Deshler Middle School
336 students
What this shows Deshler Middle School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deshler Middle School compares
Deshler Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,656
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Deshler Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscumbia City reports $12,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deshler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deshler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deshler Middle School
How many students attend Deshler Middle School?
Deshler Middle School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuscumbia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deshler Middle School?
63.9% of students at Deshler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deshler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deshler Middle School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Tuscumbia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deshler Middle School?
Deshler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deshler Middle School rank among public schools in Tuscumbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Deshler Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tuscumbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscumbia City?
Besides Deshler Middle School, Tuscumbia City also operates Deshler High School (488 students), G W Trenholm Primary School (413 students), and R E Thompson Intermediate School (360 students). See the Tuscumbia City district page for the complete list.